Untangling the Complexities of Japan's Porn Industry

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This chapter explores the lack of regulation in Japan's porn industry and the recent efforts by the government to address exploitation. It delves into the perspectives of activists, legislators, producers, and performers, discussing concerns of abuse and unrealistic provisions of the law. The speakers also highlight the need for a broader debate about consent and sexual rights in Japan.

Many of the pieces are in place to bring the disease entirely under control—but our correspondent finds it will take more than advances in medication. Japan’s government has at last begun to regulate the country’s notorious pornography; we examine a sector emerging from the shadows (11:07). And how China uses UNESCO world-heritage status to rewrite the history of its periphery (18:38).

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